Welch Allyn Acuity Quick Reference Guide

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To Open An On-Screen Propaq.

Click on the icon on the left side of the patient’s waveform window,
or click on the map icon.

To Enter Patient ID.

Open the On-Screen Propaq. Click Setup , click Patient ID.
Make sure the arrow is in the blue field. Using the keyboard, type:
patient ID#, press enter; last name, press enter; first name, press
enter; middle initial. Verify information is correct, then click

Confirm, click Close.

Select ECG1 and ECG2 Lead.

Ensure you have the best

ECG waveform displayed in the ECG1 and
ECG2 locations in the waveform window and/or the on-screen
Propaq. This will help to eliminate nuisance alarms as HR and
arrhythmia detection are performed on the waveforms in the ECG1
and ECG2 locations. With 3-lead systems, ECG1 only is used for
detection and analysis of HR arrhythmias if applicable.

To Change Alarm Limits.

Open the on-screen Propaq, click Setup , click Alarms. Place
cursor on desired alarm limit box, hold down the left trackball key
and drag the box to the desired limit. OR: Place cursor on line to
right or left of limit box and click to increase or decrease limit by
single digits. When completed, click Close.

To Suspend Alarm Tones for 90 Secs..

Click on a SUSPEND button, or click in the Tan Numerics Area of
the waveform window.

To Take An NIBP from Acuity.

Open the on-screen Propaq. Click MAIN MENU, click NIBP, click
START.

To Print Current Waveforms.

Click on a SNAPSHOT button, or click in the White Waveform
Area of the waveform window.

To Review and Print Trend Data.

Open the on-screen Propaq, click Review , click Graphical
Trends. Select Time Span of vital signs to be reviewd (8h, 1h,

15min, and etc.). Point and click to review individual vital signs or
click and drag the trackball slowly to review multiple vital sign
numerics. To obtain printouts click Print, then select Print Graph

OR

Print Table.

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To Review and Print Waveform Data.

To Review A Discharged Patient’s Full Disclosure Information.

To Review Arrhythmia Events.

To Transfer or Discharge A Patient.

To Change Arrhythmia Alarm Limits If Applicable.

FOR USE WITH ARRHYTHMIA DETECTION:
To Review A Patient’s Dysrhythmias.

To Review and Print OxyCRG.

Open on-screen Propaq. Click Review , click Waveforms. Point
and click on the “ “ and “ “ keys to scroll through ECG
second by second, or point and click on the Time Line (24-96 hours)
to view the ECG at a particular time. To obtain printouts, use cursor
keys to position the beginning of the waveforms you wish to print at
the left side of the screen. Click Print, click Print Waveforms,
Cutom Print, or Print All Leads.

Open the on-screen Propaq. Click Review , click OxyCRG. Click
on the Time Line to locate data for review. Use the scroll bars as
necessary. Click Print. Click Close.

Open on Patient List icon (located on the bottom left corner of the
Acuity screen), select Unit, select Patient’s Name, click on desired
full disclosure icon; Graphical Trends, Waveforms or OxyCRG.

Open the on-screen Propaq. Click Event Review . Select
Arrhythmia/s. A list of events will display. Select Event, point and
click on the “ “ and “ “ keys to scroll through ECG event.

Press NET OFF, then switch off monitor.

Open the on-screen Propaq. Click Review , click Graphical
Trends. Point and click on the arrhythmia event marker (indicated
as a red or black heart) you want to view. Point and click on the
waveform icon at the bottom of the window. Scroll to the desired
waveforms if necessary.

Open the on-screen Propaq. Click Setup , click Arrhythmia
Alarms. Click the up or down arrow to set desired limit. Choose
priority level, check high, medium, low or off. Click Close.